Advicor is used to:
- slow the progress of heart disease.
- lower bad cholesterol and raise good cholesterol (HDL).
- lower triglycerides.
Advicor is a combination of niacin and lovastatin.
Side effects of taking Advicor include:
More Common
- Cough or hoarseness
- feeling of warmth
- fever or chills
- lower back or side pain
- pain
- painful or difficult urination
- redness, itching, or tingling of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
Less Common
- Abdominal or stomach pain
- blurred vision
- cramping pain or stiffness
- difficulty moving
- dry mouth
- dry skin
- fruit-like breath odor
- increased hunger
- increased thirst
- increased urination
- joint pain
- muscle aches, weakness, tenderness, or pain
- nausea
- swollen joints
- unexplained weight loss
- unusual tiredness or weakness
- vomiting
Rare
- Dark-colored urine
- muscle cramps, pain, spasm, or stiffness
